Exceptional Education Classroom Courses
Resource Support - Refers to a regular education placement with support from a special education teacher for classroom assignments and assessments.
Direct Instruction - Small group instruction for students with disabilities where the general education curriculum and instructional strategies are based on the student’s IEP. Instruction is delivered by a special education teacher.
Life skills/vocational - Refers to a specific model intended for students with significant academic delays or individual needs. Functional living skills are emphasized in all classes. These classes are only open to students with IEPs. Vocational skills are provided through the STEP work study program.
Study Skills
Credit: One unit per year
Weight: No weight
Open to: Grade 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: per recommendation.
In study skills, students develop and strengthen their academic and organizational skills. Students explore individual strengths and weaknesses, and learn strategies for success in their academic courses. Topics that will be covered individually include time management, using a planner, active listening, reading textbooks, taking notes, highlighting, reviewing notes and material previously covered, preparing for tests, concentration, use of the library and online sources, and managing homework. Study Skills is not an elective. It is a pass or fail course worth one credit for a full year of completion. Class placement is determined by STAR Reading/Math scores and teacher recommendations based on student performance, grades, organizational skills, etc.